AU introduces youth development initiative

(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) introduced a new plan to open direct chances for growing the abilities of young people in the African continent.

AU is aiming through One Million By 2021 Initiative to attribute to the complete achievement of the African Agenda 2063.

In a statement, the AU explained that it seeks by the initiative to "concretely reach millions of African youth from across the continent with opportunities and interventions in the key areas of employment, entrepreneurship, education and engagement (4E's), which will accelerate socioeconomic development on the continent."

"This initiative will seek to foster new approaches towards addressing the multifaceted challenges confronting the youth on the continent," stated Chairperson of the AU Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat.